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Armaztsikhe (Armazi, Bagineti)
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Zahesi-Mtskhata-Kavtiskhevi-Gori
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
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Ilia
September 1, 2016
(on the right bank of the Mtkvari. Access to the excavation site is signposted on the regional road south of Mtskheta.). The main fortress of the ancient town of Mtskheta was located at the high point above the river in strategically good position. The excavations of Armaztsikhe-Bagineti were prepared recently for visitors and posses explanations in English. Archaeological investigations began in 1943 and three main cultures were identified: the oldest finds were dated to the 1st century BC to 2nd century AD, the central findings on the 3rd-5th centuries, and the latest to the 6th century. Consequently Armaztsikhe was destroyed by the Arabs in the 8th century. There are a royal sarcophagus, vestiges of the ramparts, a fortified tower and supporting pillars, foundation walls of the palace, a bath house, a wine cellar, a pre-Christian temple and a canal system. Free entrance.
(on the right bank of the Mtkvari. Access to the excavation site is signposted on the regional road south of Mtskheta.). The main fortress of the ancient town of Mtskheta was located at the high point above the river in strategically good position. The excavations of Armaztsikhe-Bagineti were prepar…
